equities
Is the stock market rally misleading?
It must be kept in mind that the world economy is still expected to contract by 3% in 2020
06 Sep 2020 - Opinion
Lukman Otunuga is a research analyst at FXTM. A keen follower of macroeconomic events, with a strong professional and academic background in finance, Lukman is well versed in the various factors affecting the currency and commodity markets. Lukman holds a BSc (hons) degree in Economics from the University of Essex, UK and an MSc in Finance from London School of Business and Finance, where he studied corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and the role of international financial institutions.
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currencies
Will the dollar return to the throne in Q3?
The greenback stands to gain not only from its safe-haven status but the fact that it is also the world's reserve currency
08 Jul 2020 - Opiniongold
Gold set to shine through coronavirus chaos
The coronavirus outbreak represents a significant threat to the global economy with the human and economic costs difficult to quantify
05 Mar 2020 - Opinionoil and gas
Is the oil rebound short-lived?
Uncertainty over the impact of coronavirus on China, Asia and the global economy has fostered a sense of caution, unease and fear across the board
18 Feb 2020 - Opiniontrade
US-China prepare to seal 'phase one' deal, now comes the hard part
The positive sentiment fueled by trade hopes is likely to support emerging market stocks
16 Jan 2020 - Opiniontrade
What does the 'phase one' trade deal mean for the UAE & GCC?
The ‘phase one’ trade deal could be good news for Aramco which recently completed the largest initial public offering (IPO)
22 Dec 2019 - Opinionoil and gas
Will OPEC dish out a bullish surprise?
WTI Crude has gained roughly 7.75% since the start of Q4 on the back of trade optimism
08 Dec 2019 - Opinioneconomy
Is monetary easing enough to stave off a global recession?
Global debt reached a record $184 trillion in 2017
05 Nov 2019 - Opinionoil and gas
Are oil bulls standing on shaky foundations?
An appreciating greenback is another theme that could obstruct oil's upside gains.
25 Sep 2019 - Opiniongold
Investors go for gold amid trade tensions
Driven by intense bouts of safe haven buying, the precious metal sped ahead, rising by 5 percent in August
10 Sep 2019 - Opinioncommodities
Oil outlook clouded by trade uncertainty and recession fears
Demand-side concerns in the form of rising US inventories, persistent US-China trade disputes and worrying signs of decelerating world growth have not been kind to oil prices
27 Aug 2019 - Opinioncurrencies
Markets brace for currency war as yuan weakens
As a consequence of slowing world growth, central banks are putting their monetary easing policies into overdrive
14 Aug 2019 - Opinionuae
What will a no-deal Brexit mean for the UAE?
Given how the United Kingdom is an important trading partner of the United Arab Emirates, a no-deal Brexit certainly presents various disadvantages and opportunities
30 Jul 2019 - Opinionglobal markets
King dollar's throne under threat as Fed flags rate cut
Markets already seem to have factored in a July rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve and are beginning to look at what happens next
17 Jul 2019 - Opinioneconomy
UAE economy stable as markets prepare for Q3 challenges
Buying of 'safe haven' assets has retreated since a truce was reached in the trade dispute between the U.S. and China at the recent G20 meeting
03 Jul 2019 - Opinion
global markets
Fed's dovish stance bolsters global markets
Dollar slides and gold hits five-year highs on expectations of a forthcoming rate cut
20 Jun 2019 - Opinion
global markets
Will risk appetite weaken further in Q3?
Brexit uncertainty and the threat of withdrawal without a trade deal has placed pressure on the pound
18 Jun 2019 - Opinion
commodities
Gold shines as trade tensions fuel global recession fears
Persistent fears over trade tensions and a weaker global economy have pushed gold prices higher
09 Jun 2019 - Opinionglobal markets
Trade war uncertainty clouds sentiment
Market's initially positive reaction to heightened U.S. sanctions reversed once China retaliated
14 May 2019 - Opinioncommodities
Will volatile oil prices threaten global growth?
Are oil exporters set to experience short-term gains, but longer term pain?
30 Apr 2019 - OpinionZawya Coverage
UAE's Flydubai sees strong demand for Romania-UAE route
Saudi Cable plans to raise $96mln via rights issue
S&P downgrades Qatari Ezdan Holding on higher default risk
Saudi's MEPCO signs $32.8mln deal as part of tissue factory project
$163,000 fine slapped on individual for anti-money laundering law violations in UAE
